Indigenous Politics in Canada

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course will cover the history of Indigenous-Crown relations, the political mobilization of Indigenous peoples, the constitutional entrenchment of their rights, key court decisions and political struggles, and contemporary governance challenges. Topics include the historical treaty process, the Indian Act, citizenship and sovereignty, land claims and modern treaties, and various forms of self- government. Prerequisites: PSCI 101, 102 and 3 credits of PSCI at the 200 level (221 or 222 recommended). Three credits.